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K533 JYB

1993 Vauxhall Brava

Silver Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2010
Tests11 (3 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate27.3%

Mileage

143,221 mi
Last recorded143,221 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2010
Typical for 1993 Vauxhall Brava123,462 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK533 JYB
MakeVauxhall
ModelBrava
Year1993
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

3 pass 8 fail
Fail 27 Jul 2010 143,221 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

light misting of oil osr and nsf shock absorbers

nsf inner brake pad wearing thin

osr and nsr brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 7 Jul 2009 135,630 miles

n/s/r tyre starting to get low 3mm

o/s/r lower shackle pin bush slight play

Fail 7 Jul 2009 135,625 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Lower Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s/r tyre starting to get low 3mm

o/s/r lower shackle pin bush slight play

Fail 17 Jun 2009 135,597 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1) DANGEROUS

Fail 15 Apr 2009 135,552 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 18 Apr 2008 134,536 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

N/S/F tyre sidewall perished

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

O/S/F windscreen skuttle corroded

Fail 14 Apr 2008 134,522 miles

Centre Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g) DANGEROUS

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

N/S/F tyre sidewall perished

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

O/S/F windscreen skuttle corroded

Fail 28 Nov 2007 134,464 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Centre Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Centre Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Drag link end loose (2.2.B.1d) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

battery insure

clutch cap missing

main chassis corrsion and well under sealed

n/s front tyre low presure

Fail 17 Apr 2007 132,971 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Apr 2006 122,952 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2006 122,677 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

How Reliable is the Vauxhall Brava?

Based on 90,327 MOT tests across 11,915 vehicles.

64.8%
Pass Rate
5,344
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
11,915
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 8,298
fog lamp not working 4,179
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 3,702
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 3,699
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 3,527
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K533 JYB is a 1993 Vauxhall Brava in Silver with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 27.3%.

Across all 1993 Vauxhall Brava models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.5% with a typical mileage of 123,462 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Vauxhall Brava fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 8,298 recorded failures. If you're considering buying K533 JYB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Vauxhall Brava typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 33 years old, this Vauxhall Brava is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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K533 JYB is a 1993 Vauxhall Brava, first registered on 14 January 1993.

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